Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. David L. Shaw, 70, of Wayne Township passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 at the VA Butler Healthcare. Mr. Shaw was born on March 21, 1949 in Grove City to the late Dr. Stanley M. and Mary L. (McCoy) Shaw. He had graduated from the Slippery Rock High School. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on October 23, 1967 and served until his discharge on June 29, 1970 with the rank of SP5. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Army Commendation Medal. Following his service with the army, David…

Mr. Howard W. “Gibby” Gibbs, 83, of North Sewickley Twp. went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 26, 2019 peacefully in his home. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and family man, Howard was born on July 4, 1936 in Pittsburgh to the late Howard S. and Anne (Glosser) Gibbs. He had graduated from the Bellevue High School with the class of 1954. Howard then worked for Columbia Gas for 45 years mainly as an inspector. He had volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, and enjoyed riding his motorcycle on charity runs. An outdoorsman, he had…

Mr. Thomas M. Bucci, 65, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach, FL. Tom was born on December 8, 1953 to the late Jimmie and Anna Marie (Fester) Bucci, Sr.. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1972. Tom enlisted with the U.S. Air Force on April 22, 1975 and served as a radio repairman at the Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota until his discharge on November 10, 1976. He then graduated from the Police Academy in 1978. On December 1, 1978 he…

Mrs. Ann L. Fatter, 98, of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the Arbors at St. Barnabas in Valencia. Mrs. Fatter was born on June 18, 1921, in Gallitzin, Pa to the late Paul and Anna (Harakzen) Lukovics. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1939. A homemaker, Ann enjoyed knitting, sewing, and crocheting. She is also a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. She is survived by her sons, James (Kate) Fatter of Erie, PA, Eric (Sandra) Fatter of Hamilton, OH, Karl (Marie) Fatter of…

Mrs. Saundra Leann Ringle, 78, of Franklin Township passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Ringle was born on June 19, 1941 in Ellwood City to the late Gerald “Barney” and Betty (Brown) Barnett. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1959 and from Slippery Rock State College with a degree in Education. She also attended Westminster College and Geneva College earning her Masters Degree in Education.  She had worked at Calgon while attending college. After which she worked for the Riverside School District as a teacher and reading specialist…

Miss Mary Jane Russo, 94, formerly of Ellwood City passed away at the Bickford Assisted Living and Memory Care in Shelby Charter Twp., Michigan. Mary Jane was born on July 20, 1925 in Altoona, Pa to the late Joseph and Jennie (Carmosin0) Russo. She, along with her parents moved to Ellwood City in 1926. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1944 and later from Geneva College. For 43 years she worked at Beneficial Consumer as an office manager retiring on December 31, 1987. While living in Ellwood City, Mary Jane was a member of the…

Mrs. Stacey M. Hoak, 53, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at her home following a long time illness surrounded by her loving family. Stacey was born on November 9, 1965 in Ellwood City to the late Erwin “Bud” and Mary (Rockyvich) Campbell. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1984. Stacey had worked at Ellwood Federal Savings and Loan from 1985 until 1993 as a collection officer. She was also a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Her greatest joy in life was being a devoted wife and mother. She is…

Mrs. Betty J. (Rocco) Lubich, 83, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at her residence with her loving family at her side. Mrs. Lubich was born on June 19, 1936 in Ellwood City to the late Dan “Donato” and Rose Marie (Paglia) Rocco. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1955. For over 50 years Betty worked at the Beaver County Court House as the supervisor of the assessment office retiring in 2004. She had served as the Democratic Party Chairperson for North Sewickley Twp. and as Democratic Committee Woman for Ellwood…